A WInter's Tale
a timeless romance
"The Winter's Tale," one of Shakespeare's lesser known plays, is a journey from jealousy and outrage to forgiveness and healing.
performances
Performances are October 21-23 and 28 - 30 at the Gutty's Comedy Club at the Greenwood Park Mall. Agape Theater Company is delighted to offer our actors the opportunity to perform in an intimate setting.
Rehearsals
Rehearsals will be Fridays nights from 6:00 - 9:00 and Saturday afternoons from 12:00 - 4:00 in August, September, and October beginning on August 6. Tech Week is October 16 - 20.
BArd Fest
This production will have no participation fees and as a member of the Bard Fest company, each performer will receive a small stipend (under $100 for tax purposes) so your participation can be listed as a professional credit on your resume!
open roles
Leads for this production were cast from General Auditions and Call Back that were held mid-May, but many great roles are still open! If you'd like to be considered for the following roles, please email info@agapetheatercompany.com with your head shot (or picture) and resume (or list of shows you've done) and we'll get you additional information about casting
- Camillo (faithful nobleman who serves the King of Sicilia - a man of great honesty and integrity, he plays a significant role in both Sicilia and Bohemia)
- Emelia (noblewoman and attendant to the Queen of Sicilia) / Mopsa (Shepherdess who flirts with the Clown during the Sheep Shearing Festival)
- Lady (noblewoman and attendant to the Queen of Sicilia)/ Dorcus (Shepherdess who flirts with the Clown during the Sheep Shearing Festival)
- Shepherd/ Shepherdess (a person of great kindness and honesty who finds a baby deserted on the beach and raises the child as his/ her own - has key comic scenes)
- Clown (a simple shepherd [he thinks "advocate" is a pheasant] who is the foster brother of the baby on the beach - he has key comic scenes/ Nobleman of Sicilia
- Archidamus (Nobleman of Bohemia) /Jailer/ Mariner/ Shepherd
- Attendant to the King of Sicilia/ Shepherd
There is a Read Thru of the production at 7:00pm Thursday, June 2 (location TBA) and we hope to cast all remaining roles by June 1.
Dr. Kathy Phipps studied shakespeare in london
Dr. Phipps, our Director for this production, studied Shakespeare in London during her doctoral studies. Her extensive training in Shakespeare includes studying with Dr. Randall Robinson, a published authority who taught methods making the language of Shakespeare accessible to the actors and audience.
Actors who were earlier uncomfortable performing or seeing Shakespeare will learn how to unlock the language and enjoy its timeless beauty. Training with Dr. Phipps will greatly enhance your confidence and enjoyment of the greatest playwright in the English language.
Bard Fest
Agape Theater Company is delighted to collaborate with Bard Fest, Indiana's only Shakespeare Festival! Performers in this production will not pay a participation fee. They will receive a small stipend after the show closes and the production can be listed in your resume as a professional credit. Bard Fest requires all actors, crew, and staff to show verification of Covid Vaccination. Those who are unvaccinated will not be able to participate in this production.
